Announcements

ABELA. On December 20, at St Vincent de Paul residence, JOSEPHINE of Msida, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Charles, widower of Rita, her only niece Tanya Busuttil and her husband Winston, her two nephews Karl and Matthew, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Special thanks go to the staff at RB2A for their dedication. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. On December 20, MARGARET, née Ciavola, aged 72, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Paul, her sons Simon and his wife Angele, John and his wife Nadia, Andrew and his wife Rebecca, her daughter Angela and her husband Kevin Mallia, her brother Michael Ciavola, grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass praesente cadavere will be held at Attard parish church today at 2 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR. On December 20, VICKY, née Baker, aged 62, passed peacefully away to eternal life after a long illness borne bravely and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her partner Derek, her daughters Roberta and Sarah and her husband Sean Portelli, her beloved grandchildren Julian and Leah, her mother Maisie, her brothers Edward and his wife Anna and John and his wife Alaine, nephew and nieces, Tony and Carole, family and friends. The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.30 p.m. for Balluta parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m. followed by private burial. No flowers by request but donations to the Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be welcome. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA – FRANCIS. Treasured memories on the 27th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his children Joe, Paul, Mary Rose, Agnes and Felix, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of ANTONIA, this the second anniversary of her joining the Risen Lord. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Vivienne and Lino, their children and grandchildren, Pauline and John, her sister Rose and other relatives.

BONNICI. Treasured memories of our dearest father EMMANUEL. Forever in our hearts and minds. May God’s love be with him and with us. His daughter Anna Maria, son Joseph and families.

BUSUTTIL LEAVER. In loving memory of CECIL. Sadly missed by his daughter Rachel, son John and his wife Marthese, and adored granddaughters Thea and Ella.

COLEIRO TONNA. Treasured memories of JOSEPH, a loving husband and a wonderful father on the 20th anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Marlene, Victoria Ann, Ann Marie, Jonathan, Joanne, Louise, Maria Christina, Luke and family.

CORDINA. Treasured memories of NENINA who passed away five years ago today. Sadly missed by her son Anthony and his wife Astrid, daughter Maria and grand-daughter Stephanie. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FIORINI – VALERIE. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 36th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children Marika, Anthony and Sandra. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

FLERI SOLER – JESSIE. On the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her family.

LOPORTO – ROCCO. Today the 40th anniversary of his meeting with the Almighty. Never forgotten by his wife Doris and children Tania, Marika, Anna, Josef and Silvana and their families. Today’s 8 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Masses at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. A prayer is solicited.

NUNNS – DAVID. In loving memory of my special brother on the first anniversary of his passing on to eternal life. Deeply missed by his sister Lorraine, her husband John Camilleri, nephews Steve and Peter and all the family.

RANDON – EVY. In loving memory of my mother on the 55th anniversary of her death. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Gaby.

SPITERI – FRANCIS XAVIER. Always in our thoughts and prayers, on the 18th anniversary of his demise. His wife, sons and daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

TORTELL. Cherished and loving memories of our dear parents EDWARD (Wings) and JEANNE on their 20th and eighth anniversary of their meeting with the Lord. Their children Augustus, Marie, Henry, Peter, Philip, Carmen, Josephine and their families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.

ZAMMIT – JOSEPH. In ever loving memory of a dear father who passed away on December 22, 2007. All Masses said today at Tal-Ibraġ parish church will be offered for the repose of his soul. His sons, daughters and grandchildren.

ZAMMIT – PETER PAUL, died six months ago. Greatly missed and fondly remembered by his sons, daughters, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Your presence we miss,
Your memory we treasure.
Love you always,
Forget you never.
A prayer is solicited. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Power cuts

There will be power as follows tomorrow:

8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Carmelo Dimech Street, Trejqet it-Tin, parts of Bridge, Baskla Buhagiar, Biċċerrin, Mallia Tabone and Rużar Mizzi streets and surrounding areas in Mosta.

8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Archpriest Ġużepp Diacono Street, parts of It-Tiġrija and Dun Ġorġ Preca streets, Il-Mithna, Ġużeppi Rapa and Ġwann Camilleri streets, Tiġrija No.1 and Tiġrija alleys and surrounding areas in Xagħra.

8.30 a.m. in 3 p.m. in Martin Camilleri Square, Ċimċem, December 13, Papa Ljun XIII, Dun Ġorġ Preca and Tramuntana streets and surrounding areas in Nadur.

Mosta waste collection

The domestic door-to-door waste collection in Mosta will take place in the afternoon on Christmas and New Year’s eves and not in the evening, the Mosta local council said.

The collection of the black bags will start at 2 p.m. while the grey bags used for recyclable waste will be collected in the afternoon and not in the evening.

Christmas concert

A Christmas concert will be held at St John’s Co-Cathedral tonight, courtesy of the cathedral foundation, the Metropolitan Cathedral Chapter and the Institute of Mediterranean Studies. The concert starts at 7.30 and entrance is free. Women are requested not to wear stiletto heels.